Wsde Sport Tourism Expo News
Montreal - Canada’s Sport Tourism capital
Montréal is world famous for its jazz festival, but the Canadian city is fast becoming one of North America’s top sports destinations. Mike Starling reports.
Contador courts controversy as Tour de France begins
Defending champion Alberto Contador has continued to court controversy as the annual Tour De France begins. Competing while under investigation for alleged doping, Contador argued it would be “completely ridiculous” to allow him to compete and later strip him of a potential title.
Outrigger appoints William Visser as VP operations, Asia Pacific
Darren Edmonstone, managing director of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce the appointment of William Visser as vice president operations, Asia Pacific. Visser will be based in Outrigger’s Asia Pacific corporate office in Phuket, Thailand. The news comes at an exciting time for Thailand, which is preparing to welcome the second WSDE Sports Destination Expo later this year.
Countdown begins to landmark international Sport Tourism conference
International excitement is building ahead of the landmark WSDE Sport Tourism Expo – the world’s leading Conference, Exhibition and Meeting Place dedicated to the $600 billion a year sport tourism industry.
Thailand tourism arrivals surge 25 percent
International visitor arrivals to Thailand surged 24.4 percent to 8.2 million in the first five months of the year, according to new figures from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Fuelling the growth is the kingdom’s programme to become the Asian hub of sport tourism.
Bangkok reaffirms its sport tourism credentials
The world snooker elite will be heading to Bangkok next month as the capital of Thailand plays host to Snooker World Cup next month as part of its programme to become the sporting hub of Asia.
London set to be world’s most popular destination in 2011
London, voted “World’s Leading Destination” by World Travel Awards, is expected to notch up the highest number of international tourists this year, according to new research by MasterCard. Other leading lights include Bangkok, Istanbul and Dubai, which all experienced soaring arrivals.
WSDE introduces International Sport Tourism Conference
WSDE Sport Tourism Expo is has confirmed it will host the prestigious 2011 International Sport Tourism Conference. The ground breaking programme will have a strong focus on specialist sport tourism knowledge, analysis and market leader insights and will provide thought provoking and invigorating content.
WSDE Sport Tourism Conference 28th September
WSDE Sport Tourism Expo is proud to host the prestigious 2011 International Sport Tourism Conference.
Thailand expands luxury MICE offering
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau has launched a new ‘Luxury MICE’ initiative, which is designed for a niche market. Such success has not gone unnoticed, with several major events – including WSDE Sports Destination Expo and World Travel Awards - scheduled to arrive in Thailand later this year.
Rio de Janeiro on the brink of sporting greatness
With preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics progressing to plan, Rio de Janeiro is a city riding the crest of a Sport Tourism wave. BTN looks at why the“Cidade Maravilhosa” has become the most popular tourist attraction in the southern hemisphere.
European Cup: Manchester United and Barcelona set for record cash windfall
The European Cup Final between Manchester United and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium is expected to be a massive cash cow for all involved, and generate a record cumulative economic windfall of €369m, according to a new report released by Mastercard.